I'm fairly new to the world of full scale illusions, so I hope this isn't a question with an overly obvious answer. I was wondering if anyone had experience with any Canadian Illusion Builders? I've found that the additional cost of shipping and duty can become quite prohibitive. So, if I could find a reliable builder in Canada I might be able to overcome that problem. Thanks.

Kent

Ken McCreedy is one canadian builder I would recommend. as well as Greg Frewin . they are both located in southern ontario . Ken is a member here so you could pm him. Gregs info can be found at his site http://www.gregfrewintheatre.com
with Greg coming into his busy season , I don't know how much availability he has . but Ken is very affordable , reliable and great to work with as well
hope this helps
John

I know that Micky Hades has built some of the illusions that Murray Hatfield uses. Shawn Farquhar built a couple that I use (he built them years ago).

If I wanted to find a Canadian illusion builder, I would ask some of the well-known Canadian Illusionists, such as Murray Hatfield, John Kaplan, Ryan Joyce, Greg Frewin, Shawn Farquhar, etc. If you are polite, respectful, and show that you want to buy from a reputable manufacturer, I am sure they will be happy to help.

- Donald

Thanks for the info! I had thought about having something manufactured through Micky Hades, but heard that he wasn't builing as much anymore. I can't say as I blame him since he's about to turn 80 years old. Maybe I should give him a call anyways. If nothing else, it'll be great just to chat with him.

Kent

There's the Magic Makers, http://www.magicmakersillusions.com , I own a production table from them.

There's also Ken Poynter who built quite a bit, and is top notch. (I have a lady in puzzle built by him.)

Hope this helps.

Matt

In canada yo contact to "MAYAJAL LINK CORPORATION" MAYAJAL IS MANUFACTURER OF GOOD ILLUSION AS OUR REQUIRMENT AND BEST BECOUSE IHAVE 3 ILLUSION FROM THEM 1,SUB TRUNK 2,MINI CUBE ZIG ZAG 3,BROOM SUSPENSION AND ONE LIFTER

EMAIL: mayajallink1@yahoo.com

Jacob,

If they are building Mini Cube Zag then it's without the proper rights to do so. Mini Kub Zag is a proprietary illusion and the only builder in North America who is licensed to build them is George Kimry/Chalet Magic.

You can contact Ted Outerbridge, from Montreal, who builds most of his illusions and they look pretty neat. You should find a contact at: http://www.tedouterbridge.com
Also, Stéphane Bourgoin makes good stuff (stephane@sbmagik.com)

Good luck,

SOAB

I've checked a few sites but it seems the Canadian illusions seem to cost a bit more. It is probably the exchange of money.